Methotrexate Prescribing at ELTHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
539
Total Quantity
16.7K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+65.6%
ELTHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 539 items of Methotrexate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,114 to the NHS. This is 65.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Methotrexate is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
44
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 539 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,678 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,114 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +65.6% |
Methotrexate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 539 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 326 items |
| Difference | +65.6% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.